House evacuated in Belper after arrest on suspicion of explosives offences

Derbyshire constabulary say search of property uncovered a number of suspicious items

Several houses have been evacuated and nearby roads closed after a man was arrested on suspicion of explosives offences at a property in Belper, a town seven miles north of Derby, Derbyshire constabulary said.

Officers had attended an address in Acorn Drive at about 6pm on Friday. A man was then arrested after a search of the house uncovered a number of suspicious items, the force said.